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Qu was first elected in June 2019 to head the UN agency and is the first Chinese national to serve in the position, Xinhua news agency reported.Since assuming office, Qu has actively led the FAO to address the challenges concerning global food security and contribute to the food and agricultural development of all countries, especially developing countries. His efforts have been extensively recognised by FAO member nations.Founded in 1945 and headquartered in Rome, Italy, FAO is a specialised UN agency leading cooperation in food and agriculture. The organisation plays a vital role in global food and agricultural policy exchanges, standard-setting,…

According to the statement on Sunday, the missiles triggered the Syrian air defences, which intercepted some of the missiles.The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor said the attack targeted weapon depots of the Iranian-backed militias, Xinhua news agency reported.After the attack, Syria launched an anti-aircraft missile into Israeli territory, which exploded in midair and caused no injuries, the Israeli military said in a statement on Sunday.In response to the Syrian missile attack, Israeli fighter jets then struck the Syrian air defence battery from which the anti-aircraft missile was launched into Israeli territory and “other targets in the area,” the…

The Ministry added on Sunday that the deal is valued at about $3 billion, which will be financed through the US defence aid package received by Israel.As part of the original agreement between the US and Israel, the aircraft manufacturer Lockheed Martin and the engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney have agreed to involve Israel’s defence industries in the production of aircraft components.The acquisition will bring the number of F-35s operated by the Israeli Air Force to 75, Xinhua news agency reported.The procurement was approved by Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant following the recommendation of military Chief Herzi Halevi, Director General…

“Two more bodies were found in the scorched nightclub building on Sunday morning, bringing the total number of the deceased to eight (six men and two women),” Phnom Penh Municipal Police spokesman San Sok Seiha told Xinhua on Sunday, adding that the victims were renovation workers.”According to forensic examination by doctors, the eight persons died of suffocation,” he said.The blaze broke out on Saturday evening on the fifth floor of the nightclub in the capital’s Tuol Kork district when the victims were renovating interior parts of the building, Seiha added.According to the spokesman, police have detained four persons for inquiries…

Daytime highs on Sunday hit 35.3 degrees Celsius in Toyota City in Aichi prefecture, 35.1 degrees in Shimanto City in Kochi prefecture, and 31.7 degrees in central Tokyo, according to the JMA.Weather officials said temperatures are expected to reach 35 degrees in cities of Nara, Gifu, Nagoya and Kofu, and 32 degrees in central Tokyo on Monday.The JMA advised people to continue to take measures against heatstroke, such as using air conditioners and drinking water, Xinhua news agency reported.Meanwhile, a seasonal rain front is expected to stay near Kyushu region and become active through Monday.In the 24 hours through Monday…

An official in Imphal said on Sunday that the Army and the Assam Rifles soldiers rescued the five youth from Gwaltabi village under the Yaingangpokpi police station in Imphal East district. The Kuki militants reportedly abducted the youth on Saturday evening when they were travelling in an autorickshaw.However, the Kuki militants claimed that as part of the greater interest of peace and communal harmony they released five youth.–IANSsc/khz

Pathum Thani (Thailand), July 2 (IANS) Asian giants Japan became the first side to have their name engraved on the new AFC U17 Asian Cup trophy after defeating 10-man Korea Republic 3-0 in the final of the 2023 edition at the Pathum Thani Stadium on Sunday.Gaku Nawata scored twice while Yutaka Michiwaki netted the third after Korea Republic were reduced to 10 men in the 44th minute, helping Japan add the title to the three AFC U-16 Championship crowns won previously.Japan settled quickly and could have opened the scoring in the fifth minute when Nawata advanced down the left before…

Sri Lanka’s qualification for the 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup, set to happen from October 5 to November 19 in India, ensures the 1996 champions will continue their run of featuring in every single World Cup since the men’s tournament started in 1975.“It’s a big achievement but still we know what we have done in the past, in World Cups especially. We won the 1996 World Cup and were the 2011 runners-up. We have been playing amazing cricket in the World Cup so it’s a much-needed thing for Sri Lanka to be up there on that big stage.”“Yes, there is…

The accused were identified as Nitin Mehta and Nikunj Dudeja.Police said that an FIR was lodged against them, based on a complaint filed by Income Tax Department official Mohit Garg.”It was alleged that during scrutiny process, Income Tax Department observed that some refunds had been issued to some fake assessees in suspicious manner and without receipt of any refund application u/s 154 I.T. Act. The refund amount was 3.36 crore disbursed to the 20 assessees for the financial years 2012-13, 2013-14, and 2014-15, respectively. “Moreover, TDS reflected in their Form 26AS showed that the TDS was deducted by struck off…

Indian Army’s Sable, who won a silver medal in the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham in 2022, clocked 8:21.88 to finish fifth in the event behind Soufiane El Bakkali of Morocco who clocked 8:09.84 to win the gold medal in the Olympic Stadium in the Swedish capital.Gabriel Wale of Ethiopia finished second in 8:12.27 while his compatriot Abrham Sime finished third in 8:16.82.Sable, who was ranked 14th before the start of the race, had clocked 8:17.18 to finish 10th at the Rabat leg of the Diamond League last month.It was a slow race for Sable as he could not come anywhere…